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Henry Botkin papers, circa 1927-1982

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Series 1: Biographical Material, circa 1945-1972
.1 Linear feet
Box 1

Biographical material includes multiple interviews with Henry Botkin, membership cards for the Audubon Artists and Artists Equity Association, Botkin's resume, and a booklet of telephone numbers.
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Resume, circa 1969
1
1
Interviews
"Henry Botkin", circa 1970
1 Sound tape reel
1/4" reel
1
2
"Meet the Artist", Interview by Colette Roberts, circa 1970
1 Sound cassette
1 Sound tape reel
1/4" reel
1
3
"Monologue", by Henry Botkin, 1970, Oct. 11
1 Sound tape reel
1/4" reel
1 Sound cassette
1
4
"Today Show", Interview with Henry Botkin, 1963, June 4
1 Sound cassette
1 Sound tape reel
1/4" reel
1
5
United States Treasury Department, Certificate for Service in the Seventh War Loan Project, circa 1945
1
6
Who's Who in American Art, Biographical Information Form, circa 1972
1
7
Organization Membership Cards, circa 1949-1957
1
8
Booklet of Telephone Numbers, circa 1964
1
9
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Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1928-1979
.2 Linear feet
Box 1

Correspondence is with George Gershwin, Syracuse University regarding Botkin's papers and exhibitions, and others.
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Correspondence (1920s), circa 1928
1
10
Correspondence (1930s), circa 1930-1938
1
11
Correspondence (1940s), circa 1941-1945
1
12
Correspondence (1950s), circa 1950-1959
1
13-14
Correspondence (1960s), circa 1961-1969
1
15-17
Correspondence (1970s), circa 1970-1979
1
18
Gershwin, George, circa 1931-1933
1
19
Syracuse University, circa 1965-1970
1
20
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Series 3: Writings, circa 1936-1977
.3 Linear feet
Box 1

Writings include autobiographical writings, lectures and speeches, and notebooks, as well as reviews of Botkin's artwork and miscellaneous writings by others.
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By Botkin
Thoughts on My Life and Career, circa 1973
1
21
Autobiographical Writings, circa 1973
1
22
Research Proposal, circa 1936-1937
1
23
Lectures, circa 1969-1970
1
24
Rough Drafts, circa 1965-1970
1
25
Speeches, circa 1965-1970
1
26
Notebooks, circa 1952-1955
1
27-28
Miscellaneous Notes, circa 1952
1
29
Miscellaneous Writings , circa 1969-1977
1
30
By Others
List of Botkin's Acquaintances , circa 1965
1
31
Reviews of Artwork, circa 1960-1969
1
32
Miscellaneous Writings , circa 1969
1
33
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Series 4: Personal Business Records, circa 1927-1977
.6 Linear feet
Boxes 1-2

Personal business records include materials regarding various professional organizations, materials on Judy Cimaglia, materials on Botkin's daughter Toinette (Botkin) Laurent, a gallery floor plan, and miscellaneous business records.
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American Abstract Artists, circa 1949-1957
1
34
American Institute of Graphic Artists, Lease Agreement, 1952, Jan 28
1
35
Artists Equity Association, circa 1952
1
36-42
Artists For Victory, circa 1944
2
1
Art Students League of New York, circa 1951
2
2
Associated American Artists, circa 1946
2
3
Cimaglia, Judy, circa 1977
2
4
Federation of Modern Painters and Sculptors, circa 1957-1968
2
5
Laurent, Toinette, circa 1961-1968
2
6
"Overseas Museum Project", Final Report, circa 1951
2
7
Advertisement Purchase Receipts, circa 1927-1929
2
8
Artwork Sales Records, circa 1947-1977
2
9
Bills and Receipts for Art Supplies, circa 1937-1955
2
10-11
Gallery Floor Plan, circa 1962
2
12
Price Lists, circa 1963-1966
2
13
Miscellaneous Business Records, circa 1955
2
14
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Series 5: Printed Material, circa 1927-1982
.8 Linear feet
Box 2

Printed material includes exhibition announcements and catalogs, materials regarding George Gershwin, press releases, and picture postcards from various locations.
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Exhibition Announcements, circa 1927-1982
2
15-22
Exhibition Catalogs, circa 1927-1982
2
23-30
Gershwin, George, circa 1931-1970
2
31
Art Publications, circa 1951-1965
2
32
News Clippings, circa 1929-1972
2
33-37
News Clippings, Scrapbook, circa 1927-1939
2
38-40
Picture Postcards
Mexico, circa 1964-1971
2
41
Provincetown, circa 1964-1971
2
42
Works of Art, circa 1964-1971
2
43
Miscellaneous Postcards, circa 1964-1971
2
44
Press Releases, circa 1959-1967
2
45
Miscellaneous Printed Material, circa 1946-1965
2
46
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Series 6: Photographic Material, circa 1928-1977
.9 Linear feet
Boxes 3-5

Photographic material includes photographs of Henry Botkin, Rhoda Lehman, George Gershwin, family and friends, artwork, and various museums and exhibitions.
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Botkin, Henry, circa 1932-1967
3
1-2
Gershwin, George, circa 1945-1969
3
3
Lehman, Rhoda, circa 1932-1945
3
4
Family and Friends, circa 1937-1949
3
5-6
Art Related Events, circa 1951
3
7
Art Students League , circa 1960
3
8
Botkin's Studio, circa 1928-1929
3
9-10
Buildings, circa 1951
3
11
Exhibitions, circa 1939-1966
3
12-15
Gallery Events, circa 1952-1955
3
16
Provincetown (1955), Exhibition , circa 1955
3
17
Rehn Gallery (1977), Exhibition, circa 1977
3
18
Riverside Museum, circa 1961
3
19
Syracuse University (1971), Exhibition, circa 1971
3
20
Photographs of Artwork, Donated to Artists Equity Sale at Whitney Museum, circa 1943-1944
4
1
Photographs of Artwork, circa 1928-1968
4
2-12
Photographs of Artwork, circa 1928-1968
5
1-5
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Series 7: Artwork, circa 1965-1967
.1 Linear feet
Box 5

Artwork includes a sketch and collage by Botkin and drawings, paintings, and sketches by others.
Description Container Select
Artwork by Botkin, circa 1967
5
6
Artwork by Others, circa 1965
5
7

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